bluemotech 10 Posted February 17, 2016 Hi all, I'm not a Corrado owner but I do like to see a nice Corrado, such a lovely styled car. Mainly come over here to have an occasional looky to see what's going on. I don't see many on the roads, probably the odd VR6 or G60 if i'm lucky; never a 16V though, are they all dead? Anyway, keep these Corrado's looking good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Micky fletch 10 Posted February 17, 2016 There not all dead buddy mines just waiting for the rain to stop so it can go out and play Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SR_Neale 10 Posted February 17, 2016 There not all dead buddy mines just waiting for the rain to stop so it can go out and play You could be waiting a long time. Lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SR_Neale 10 Posted February 17, 2016 There not all dead buddy mines just waiting for the rain to stop so it can go out and play You could be in for a long time. Lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
16VG60 0 Posted February 17, 2016 Most of our Corrados are tucked away in their garages receiving those finishing touches, ready to break out for the 2016 season. Their owners are getting evermore stressed and excited, by equal measure, at the thought of actually running the result of their labours. I reckon from late March to early April your wish will come true and our roads will once again play host to screaming valvers, howling G60's, burbling VR6's and the war cry of modified custom Corrados. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted February 17, 2016 There are probably far more 16v motors on the road than G60s. (Assuming you're in the UK?). Welcome along to the forum anyway, and I think you should buy one! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZpog 10 Posted February 18, 2016 Get yourself a Corrado purchased. As for lack of 16v's, I use my valver daily and it's a absolute hoot to drive. One never gets bored of watching the spoiler raise. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VAG-hag 0 Posted February 18, 2016 Most of our Corrados are tucked away in their garages receiving those finishing touches, ready to break out for the 2016 season. Their owners are getting evermore stressed and excited, by equal measure, at the thought of actually running the result of their labours. I reckon from late March to early April your wish will come true and our roads will once again play host to screaming valvers, howling G60's, burbling VR6's and the war cry of modified custom Corrados. Hats off to you Jon. I think you nailed it :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluemotech 10 Posted February 18, 2016 (edited) There are probably far more 16v motors on the road than G60s. (Assuming you're in the UK?). Welcome along to the forum anyway, and I think you should buy one! Thank you. Yes, i'm from Northamptonshire and as for buying one, I don't think that'll happen anytime soon! A low mileage Mk2 Golf GTI and a Mk3 Anniversary 16V are enough to keep me occupied and not only that, the other half wouldn't approve of another car on the drive. Actually, i've seen a couple of Corrados about Northampton, I purchased some bits and pieces from a chap with a converted 8v to ABF and also seen an 8v with headlight washers. Edited February 18, 2016 by bluemotech Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluemotech 10 Posted February 18, 2016 Get yourself a Corrado purchased. As for lack of 16v's, I use my valver daily and it's a absolute hoot to drive. One never gets bored of watching the spoiler raise. The spoiler, yes a lovely gimmick if you ever see one. But i'm sure it has function. How many other cars of the same era had that? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 13 Posted February 18, 2016 (edited) The spoiler, yes a lovely gimmick if you ever see one. But i'm sure it has function. How many other cars of the same era had that? the spoiler raising was functional - something Porsche cottoned on to as well I was looking for the change in drag coefficient the wing gave & came across this, nice read.... http://www.motivemag.com/pub/feature/retro/Motive_Retro_Review_Volkswagen_Corrado.shtml Edited February 18, 2016 by g0ldf1ng3r Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 13 Posted February 18, 2016 the spoiler raising was functional - something Porsche cottoned on to as well I was looking for the drag coefficient reduction the wing gave & came across this, nice read.... http://www.motivemag.com/pub/feature/retro/Motive_Retro_Review_Volkswagen_Corrado.shtml another interesting read, this time about adjustable rear spoilers & the fact that they have become fairly standard items on 'proper' sports cars http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/showthread.php?t=46755 corrado appearing at the bottom of the list ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 13 Posted February 18, 2016 the spoiler raising was functional - something Porsche cottoned on to as well I was looking for the change in drag coefficient the wing gave & came across this, nice read.... http://www.motivemag.com/pub/feature/retro/Motive_Retro_Review_Volkswagen_Corrado.shtml I knew I had seen an image somewhere about it taken from pdf here https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiA86n6lYHLAhVDtRQKHUQ5CK0QFggiMAE&url=http%3A%2F%2Fumpir.ump.edu.my%2F581%2F1%2FRidhwan_Che_Zake.pdf&usg=AFQjCNGNta1mGemG-5Mb25UBYQl_3DqmZA&bvm=bv.114733917,d.ZWU Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Micky fletch 10 Posted February 18, 2016 Most of our Corrados are tucked away in their garages receiving those finishing touches, ready to break out for the 2016 season. Their owners are getting evermore stressed and excited, by equal measure, at the thought of actually running the result of their labours. I reckon from late March to early April your wish will come true and our roads will once again play host to screaming valvers, howling G60's, burbling VR6's and the war cry of modified custom Corrados. Yeah man lets go out to play:cheers: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
16VG60 0 Posted February 18, 2016 Personally I can't wait. I can't wait to complete the build, can't wait to complete mapping the engine, I can't wait to complete running it in, I can't wait to drive my Corrado for the first time after three years of hard graft, I can't wait to get it off my ramp and I can't wait to finally think about something else! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
